Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere

3.7 (16 reviews) 3–5 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided audio tour of the Lake District.

Find out how Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth are connected to the area and take it some of its famous sites
Hear from producer Martin Wilson, the owner and producer of Lake District Drives
Do it all in 3 hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Bowness-on-Windermere

Passing by

Starting near Bowness Bay, you’ll make an anticlockwise loop around Lake Windermere and hear tales of the area.
Lake Windermere

Passing by

Soak up the splendour of England’s largest lake, Windermere, on a scenic self-guided driving tour of the Lake District.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by Rayrigg Meadow. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.
Stop 4

Passing by

The tour passes by Brockhole on Windermere. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.
Stop 5

Passing by

The tour passes by Waterhead. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.
Coniston Water

Passing by

I’ll also guide you on an additional loop where you’ll have the opportunity to visit Coniston Village and Coniston Water, the third largest of the lakes.
Tarn Hows

Passing by

On this tour you can look forward to beholding the beauty spot of Tarn Hows, and discovering the human impacts on this famous vista.
Wray Castle

Passing by

The tour passes by Wray Castle. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.
Hawkshead

Passing by

On this tour you can look forward to discovering the quaint historic village of Hawkshead with its William Wordsworth connections.
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

Passing by

The tour passes by beautiful Tarn Hows and historic Hawkshead, too. You’ll discover how many of these places inspired Beatrix Potter, the famous children’s author, and we’ll also learn about her many other talents, beyond writing.
Esthwaite water trout fishery

Passing by

On this tour you can look forward to enjoying peaceful Esthwaite Water and its fabulous wildlife.
Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Passing by

The tour passes by Stott Park Bobbin Mill. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.
Fell Foot Park

Passing by

The tour passes byFell Foot Park. You'll hear about it while you drive, taking in the beautiful country scenery.
Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house

Passing by

On this tour, you can look forward to seeing wooden bobbins being made at Stott Park Bobbin Mill, and learning about their crucial role in the historic Lancashire textile industry.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]